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Students at Malaysian universities enjoy frequent lectures from visiting experts, such as Christine Lagarde, Head of the International Monetary Fund from 2011 to 2019.
(SEARCCT), while others are devoted to high quality professional skills training and certification, such as the Malaysian Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations, Malaysian Maritime Academy, Malaysian Aviation Academy and Malaysian Tax Academy.
Over 60 of these institutions work together through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), which aims to develop human resources and enhance technical cooperation between developing countries. More than 100 short-term specialized courses are offered by participating institutions, many of which are centers of excellence for training. Since its launch, more
than 25,000 participants from 140 countries
have benefited from
the various programs offered under the MTCP.
relatively low cost of
living, personal safety and security, and the overall quality of life. The principal destinations for overseas students are Kuala Lumpur and Selangor although, Penang, Johor and Sarawak are also gaining importance as educational hubs. As
a result, the country is already ranked 11th in the world by UNESCO for its appeal to students and expects to achieve a higher ranking in the near future.
Professional and Vocational Training Malaysia has a very comprehensive range of technical and vocational institutions which cater
for skills training and education from Level 1 until Level 8, including advanced technical and professional education and career development. These include international institutions, government
institutions, those run
by professional or trade associations, and private sector training providers. Many are acknowledged as world-class centers
of expertise in highly focused areas, such as the International Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) and the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism
The German-Malaysian Institute offers a fast-track pathway to Germany’s top technical universities.